The link below is to an article reporting on the 2020 UK Short Story Award shortlist.
For more visit:
https://lithub.com/heres-the-shortlist-for-the-15000-bbc-national-short-story-award/
Monthly Archives: October 2020
Bemoaning Goodreads
While we are on the subject of bemoaning all things Amazon, why not turn our attentions to Goodreads (which I happily use – though with most things I’m sure improvements could be made). The link below is to an article which is essentially a whine about Goodreads and can I just add, an exaggerated description of the ‘difficulty’ in using Goodreads.
For more visit:
https://www.newstatesman.com/science-tech/social-media/2020/08/better-goodreads-possible-bad-for-books-storygraph-amazon
Bemoaning Amazon and Audible
The link below is to an article that is essentially a whine about Amazon and Audible, essentially over its developing monopoly over the audiobook market.
For more visit:
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/84384-we-need-to-talk-about-audible.html
On Digital Libraries and Archives
The link below is to an article that looks at the role of digital archives and libraries.
For more visit:
https://blog.openlibrary.org/2020/10/07/on-bookstores-libraries-and-archives-in-the-digital-age/
2020 National Book Awards Shortlist
The links below are to articles reporting on the shortlists for the 2020 National Book Awards in the USA.
For more visit:
– https://publishingperspectives.com/2020/10/us-national-book-awards-announcing-the-2020-shortlisted-finalists-covid19/
– https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2020/10/07/157689/national-book-awards-2020-shortlists-announced/
– https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2020/10/07/157689/national-book-awards-2020-shortlists-announced/
– https://lithub.com/here-are-the-finalists-for-the-2020-national-book-awards/
– https://bookriot.com/2020-national-book-awards-finalists/
Finished Reading: Conqueror (Book 3) – Bones of the Hills by Conn Iggulden
2020 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Award Winner
The link below is to an article reporting on the 2020 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Award winner, Jacob P Avila, for ‘Cave Diver.’
For more visit:
https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2020/09/16/156665/avila-wins-2020-wilbur-smith-adventure-writing-prize/
Traditional/Digital Bundles?
The link below is to an article that reflects on the possibility of traditional book and ebook bundles – Nah, not going to happen.
For more visit:
https://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/buy-print-and-get-a-free-ebook-bundling-will-never-happen
Not the Booker Prize
The links below are to articles/book reviews of works nominated for the ‘Not The Booker Prize.’
For more visit:
– https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2020/oct/05/not-the-booker-hello-friend-we-missed-you-by-richard-owain-roberts-review
– https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/sep/28/not-the-booker-hamnet-by-maggie-ofarrell-a-moving-portrayal-of-grief
– https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2020/sep/21/not-the-booker-akin-by-emma-donoghue-daft-premise-good-writing
The ISBN – A Discussion
The link below is to an article/discussion on the ISBN and why it is important.
For more visit:
https://blog.bookbaby.com/2020/10/isbn-and-book-discovery/
At the BookShelf 
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